Eastern Europe

Consumers are facing increased pressure from rising prices as global inflation reaches 7% in 2023. The impact of higher costs of living is felt from top earners in developed markets to struggling households in emerging and developing countries.…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…

Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

The briefing examines how the commodity market for beef performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of supply and consumption. The report also provides data and analysis on beef price dynamics, key meat consuming industries, as well as…

The briefing examines how milk performs globally in the largest countries in terms of output. The report also provides data for milk prices and main dairy consumer industries, as well as economic indicators for countries with largest markets for…

This briefing examines how the chicken commodity performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of supply and consumption. The report also provides data and analysis on chicken price dynamics, key meat-consuming industries, and exports and…

The report provides a global overview of production, consumption and prices of soybeans. Soaring input costs and supply disruptions put pressure on soybean producers and add more volatility to the market. Meanwhile, dry weather in South America has…

Vegetables posted positive flat retail volume growth in 2021, driven by the dominant other vegetables, which is mainly comprised of cucumber, cabbage and carrots, and which are traditionally used by Russians for a number of dishes. The poor harvest…

Sugar and sweeteners remains a highly mature category in Russia which is mostly presented by white sugar, therefore leaving marginal share for sweeteners. Retail volume sales of sugar and sweeteners continued to post negative dynamics in 2021, a…

Starchy roots is the largest category in fresh food by total volume sales in Russia, with potatoes the dominant type. Potatoes have long benefited from being a very traditional staple in the diet of Russian consumers, with many eating them almost…

Demand for pulses notably increased in 2020 due to stockpiling as a result of home seclusion with restrictions in place linked to the pandemic. Peas, followed by beans, is the largest volume category due to its affordability and versatility in terms…

Following a strong performance pre-pandemic, demand for nuts witnessed declines in 2020, as Russians focused on essential spending in terms of groceries; nuts is a relatively high-priced fresh food item in Russia, and therefore not considered to be a…

Retail volume sales of meat, particularly the largest volume categories of pork and poultry, were given a boost in 2020 due to the COVID-19 lockdown when consumers largely remained at home, along with the widespread closure of foodservice outlets and…

Fruits recorded a marginally more positive performance in 2021 via retail compared to the previous year, when the category was negatively impacted by a shortage of migrant workers due to the closure of borders a result of the pandemic (in March 2020,…

Major fresh food categories in Russia, such as starchy roots, vegetables, meat and fruits, dominate volume sales, and therefore they influenced the entire market’s dynamics in 2021. Starchy roots, including the major category of potatoes, continued…

While demand for fish and seafood through retail in Russia remained positive in 2021, the rate of growth through the channel slowed down in comparison with 2020. The dynamics of the dominant fish drive the entire category’s development. However, the…

Eggs is a very mature category in Russia, with many local consumers relying on eggs as a traditional and affordable source of protein with a high level of versatility in terms of usage and consumption occasions. These include as an ingredient in…

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in business models and consumer behaviour, as well as altering the ways and the geography many of us live, work, study and play. Understanding what changes will stick after the pandemic…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…